FoodShare: How to Apply

Worried about the federal government shutdown?

DHS is closely monitoring the current federal government shutdown. FoodShare members are getting their October benefits on schedule. FoodShare members can use their October benefits on their QUEST cards to buy food during a shutdown. If the shutdown continues, DHS will provide an update on funding for FoodShare before the end of October. For additional information, visit the FoodShare News page.

FoodShare can help you buy healthy food. There are four ways you can apply for FoodShare:

Online through ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish). Select Apply for benefits.
Call your agency.
Visit your agency.
Fill out a paper FoodShare Application, F-16019.

Your agency is based on the county or tribe you live in. Each county agency is part of a larger group called a consortium.

Not sure if you qualify?

You can find out if you qualify for FoodShare benefits before you apply. Go to ACCESS (ACCESS in Spanish), and select See if you can get help.

What to expect after you apply

After you apply for FoodShare, you must complete an interview. You can call or wait for your agency to call you for the interview. Your interview will be done by phone. You also can ask to meet in person at your agency office. You can find information about completing the interview on the application.

Apply now